Manhattan DA Seeks Gag Order on Trump in Hush Money Case
In a significant development in the hush money case involving former President Donald Trump, the Manhattan District Attorney's office has sought a partial gag order on Trump ahead of his New York criminal trial. The move aims to restrict Trump's ability to publicly discuss the case, potentially influencing public opinion and the jury pool.
The hush money case centers around payments made to two women, Stormy Daniels and Karen McDougal, who allege they had affairs with Trump before he became president. The payments were made through Trump's former lawyer, Michael Cohen, who pleaded guilty to campaign finance violations in 2018. These payments were not disclosed as campaign contributions, leading to allegations of illegal activity.
The Manhattan District Attorney's office, led by Cyrus...